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Consent and respect for the child has always been a part of Montessori education. When you are teaching a child to respect themselves you are also teaching them to respect…

Okay this is one of those topics that get out of hand pretty quickly and I feel like there is a deep misunderstanding between fantasy and imagination. So in short…

Written by Heather Pratt The child has a different relation to his environment from ours… the child absorbs it. The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part…

‘My child only scribbles’ ‘My child is so active’ ‘My child won’t sit and complete focused activities’. Sound familiar to anyone? First off- you’re not alone. Second- there is nothing…

Written by Sana Ali.   Ramadan is the month of fasting practised by millions of Muslims around the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and…

– Written by Sylvia Arotin So you have seen the articles and pictures of Montessori. You want to take on board the Montessori lifestyle with your little ones and family…

By: Melissa Chandler, Alongside You Parenting Sometimes referred to as a ‘Montessori Bed’, the concept of a floor bed or low bed is not new. It has been a common…

Many parents find themselves wondering how to help their children manage their ‘big feelings’. When children are unable to handle their emotions well, this shows up as challenging behaviours for…

By: Melissa Chandler – Alongside You Parenting   How to stop children from waking up too early is a question that I am commonly asked, and something that I am…